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Astronaut Jim Lovell, famed Apollo 13 commander, dies at 97 Lovell was also the first astronaut to go to space four times and part of the Apollo 8 crew, the first to launch on the Saturn V rocket and first to orbit the moon.

BREAKING: Astronaut Jim Lovell, famed for leading the Apollo 13 mission safely back to Earth after a life-threatening explosion, dies at 97, according to a family statement.

Fallon Fawns All Over MAGA Late-Night Host Greg Gutfeld in Softball Talk The interview was Gutfeld’s first appearance on a network late-night program.

Jimmy Fallon joked and laughed his way through a “Tonight Show” interview with Fox News late-night rival Greg Gutfeld, who recently tried to reclaim the word “Nazi” as his own.

The White House has a preferred alternative to PBS. It may already be in countless classrooms. How the right-wing network PragerU could fill the void left by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s defunding.

The White House has a preferred alternative to PBS: PragerU, a nonprofit organization that specializes in creating right-leaning educational short videos for adults and children. . It may already be in countless classrooms. www.vox.com/today-explai...

ICE detainee found hanging in Moshannon shower room, was awaiting immigration hearing, officials say Chaofeng Ge, a Chinese national, had been in ICE custody for five days and was awaiting an immigration hearing, officials said.

Chaofeng Ge, a Chinese national, had been in ICE custody for five days and was awaiting an immigration hearing, officials said.

Hearing set to look into zoning approval decision for Lancaster city data centers A hearing has been set to explore whether Lancaster city officials erred in giving two proposed data centers approval to move forward without a public meeting and vote.

"The zoning determination, issued in February and signed by Thrash, termed the centers 'electronic data processing warehouses,' qualifying as wholesale trade and storage. That is a use allowed without a zoning hearing" lancasteronline.com/news/local/h...

Don't discount Rojas' odds of returning for the postseason roster. Speed is a weapon in tight October games.

I think Kemp is a lock for postseason roster, for a lot of reasons.

I understand keeping Kepler now because they have little depth and if someone goes down they're screwed. But I don't think he's a lock for the playoff roster. Could come down to Kepler, Wilson, Rojas, Crawford vying for one spot.

Ohmygod

generally speaking, I think the concept of having White Flight Park as part of the model that every other MLB club is trying to follow is a concerning trend in MLB.

that said, MLB clubs operating as real estate developers/landlords first and baseball teams second is a massive indicator of owners.

Israel intends to take over Gaza, Netanyahu says ahead of security meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to expand military operations to occupy all of Gaza, including in areas where hostages are being held.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel intends to expand military operations to occupy all of Gaza, including in areas where hostages are being held.

The military’s senior leadership opposes conquering and reoccupying Gaza.

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BREAKING: A White House meeting took place last night to discuss the Jeffrey Epstein case, sources tell NBC News.

It's unclear if the president attended, but AG Bondi and FBI Director Patel were present. The president and vice president had previously denied reports of a planned meeting.

Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center A federal judge has ordered a temporary halt to construction of an immigration detention center — built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — as attorneys argue whether it violates environmental laws.

BREAKING: A Federal judge orders a temporary halt to the construction of the Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."

“The short-term game is getting five seats to retain the gavel of the House. The long-term game is to repeal the Voting Rights Act.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

There are no details on if/how this will actually work.

I'm going to be honest, did not have this possibility on my radar. Will they be altering the author lists, too (perhaps to acknowledge the AI that will presumably be re-writing these)? We need to step up efforts to make the legitimate reports easily identifiable and accessible, asap.

Current Events Could Make Used Farm Machinery Purchases an Attractive Choice If you’re on the fence about buying used machinery, now might be a good time to get off and get the deal done thanks to a recent trade deal between

If you’re on the fence about buying used machinery, now might be a good time to get off and get the deal done thanks to a recent trade deal between the U.S. and European Union.

pensketruck * • Follow ... Penske Truck Rental is aware of recent reports and videos regarding a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operation in Los Angeles. Penske strictly prohibits the transportation of people in the cargo area of its vehicles under any circumstances. The company was not made aware that its trucks would be used in today's operation and did not authorize this. Penske will reach out to DHS and reinforce its policy to avoid improper use of its vehicles in the future. August 6, 2025 PENSKE

Penske issues a statement on Instagram saying that DHS’s actions violated the terms of the rental agreement and they will “reinforce” that to DHS.

Education advocates pressure state lawmakers to include cyber charter reforms into late budget HARRISBURG — A dozen education advocacy groups sent a letter to state lawmakers on Wednesday urging them to reform the cyber charter funding mechanism as part of a deal to

"Shapiro’s office estimated that those changes alone could save school districts roughly $378 million annually." lancasteronline.com/news/politic...

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump admin is altering previous National Climate Assessments. These were produced by hundreds of climate scientists and mandated by Congress. (1/2)

This isn’t about accuracy. It’s about erasure.

The census isn’t just about political representation. It decides who gets funded and who gets ignored.

This move will starve communities of color of federal money for healthcare, education, disaster relief, and emergency response.

ICYMI

“NPR also obtained the transcript of Wise's testimony, in which he acknowledged that he repeatedly yelled "kill 'em" as officers were being attacked and tried to explain his actions. Wise was not convicted of any crimes related to Jan. 6, due to Trump's order to end all Capitol riot prosecutions.”

The Constitution dictates that the census is a count "all persons" conducted every "ten years." Donald Trump has no power to alter either the timing or who is counted.

Hitler saw the 1936 Games as an opportunity to promote his government and ideals of racial supremacy & antisemitism.

An exec. order by Trump on Tues. names him chair of a WHouse task force on the 2028 Games in LA Trump "is taking every opportunity to showcase American greatness on the world stage."

Trump to Announce LA28 Summer Olympics Task Force – Led by the President Himself The president's Olympics task force looms as tensions remain between he and California leadership

The last time something like this happened, it was in 1936 with Adolph Hitler.

Trump will personally lead a new federal Olympics task force—spanning law enforcement & multiple agencies—to coordinate planning & security.

First time a sitting US president will helm an Olympic body.

President Donald Trump seems to want sicker, more-endangered American population [letter] The “very stable genius” and his regime are frantically rolling back environmental laws that safeguard people’s health. In my view, their motives are clear, even if the air isn’t.

Lancaster County reader letter: "A sicker population is easier to control. A deregulated Wild West economy will enrich the top 1% even faster." lancasteronline.com/opinion/lett...

Manor Township drafts ordinance to regulate data centers When: Manor Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Aug. 4.

Manor Township drafts ordinance to regulate data centers
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Trump says he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely pushing up cost of electronics President Donald Trump says he's imposing a 100% tariff on computer chips— a move that will likely raise the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other essential goods.

BREAKING: Trump says he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing the costs of electronics.

Trump's enduring legacy; Immigrants in America today: Letters to the Editor for Aug. 6, 2025 The LNP | LancasterOnline Opinion department publishes reader letters in both the newspaper and online on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Roundup of today's letters to the editor from Lancaster County writers: lancasteronline.com/opinion/lett...